Andrew Maynard
The Tattoo House’s two-story addition meets local design requirements for 70 percent opacity on second-story windows by using oversized UV-resistant stickers created from photos taken at a nearby park.
The stickers’ organic shapes produce a dappled pattern of light, much like the shade of real trees would do.
The clean lines and rectilinear form kept the project on budget and generate open airy gathering spaces inside and out.
The recently completed Hillside House epitomizes Andrew Maynard’s philosophy of assimilating houses into their natural surroundings so occupants can connect with the outdoors.
To accommodate a family of five as well as take advantage of what little sun this narrow back yard receives, Maynard placed a two-story addition at the back edge of the site. The lower level kitchen is encased in a hill, which provides the family with lunging and playing space.
A deep wall links the existing house to the new spaces, provides privacy from nearby neighbors, and opens up as a really long window seat running the length of the courtyard.
Simple sturdy materials finish off the interiors and should stand up to three growing kids over the years.
